Wednesday, 23 July 2008

Prune Properly And Bear Fruit

There is a trend in busines to delayer and downsize. It is important to get it right. You might have to block out your own personal preferences and consider things on their proper merits. You should make sure you do not dispose of the wrong people because you prefer someone else. Proper pruning will bear more fruit.

It is the same with products and businesses and with disciplinary procedures. There is a process for people. It is in labour law. It involves representation for the worker and the company and possibly ACAS and the trade unions. Hearing both sides is the best policy so that tragic mistakes can be avoided.

Products should not be immediately disposed of if they fail to succeed in their market. Try other markets, countries and regions. Modify the product, develop it, do some research. Dogs and problem children should also be given a chance before you harvest and divest. They may come good and grow with the proper management.

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